An Australian Youth Crew Hardcore band, disbanded in late 2007.
Sing-a-… Read Full Bio ↴An Australian Youth Crew Hardcore band, disbanded in late 2007.
Sing-a-long oriented. In late 2003, 4 kids got together in a small practice space in Brisbanes Fortitude Valley with the intentions of having fun and playing hardcore with heart and message. Drawing influences from the likes of Gorilla Biscuits, Insted, Bold, Chain of Strength, In My Eyes, Time Flies, Mouthpiece, and other youth crew bands, led to a fast paced, energetic sound. This was the starting point for JUST SAY GO!!! Brisbane had been home to very few youth crew influenced bands, and since the break up of Sunshine Coast band TOGETHER, the scene was in need of a dose of late 80s sing-along mayhem. Just Say go started playing backyard shows and small local shows in Ipswich in early 2004 with the original line up of Gareth on drums, his younger brother Allan on vocals, Crispy on guitar and Troy on bass. Since then the band has been playing fun filled shows and spreading the messages of open mindedness, honesty and sincerity through simple, yet heartfelt, music. Mid 2004 JUST SAY GO released their demo, a self-recorded, self produced ten track CD with photocopied covers. Mid to late 2004 saw Nathan join JUST SAY GO on second guitar, which led to a bigger sound, more ideas for writing, and seemed to set the bands sound and line up in concrete. The bands first official release was a 12 track EP on Brisbane label Round 3 Records titled One chance to live, consisting of 11 original tunes and a cover of Bolds wise up. The band recently recorded for a follow up to One Chance to Live due to be released on Resist Records in March of 2006. 2006 will hopefully see the band get round Australia to bring their blend of hardcore to new audiences.

Break Down
Just Say Go! Lyrics

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BREAK DOWN!
We're falling at the seams. Losing touch with our community, fighting against the people that we used to call our "scene"; the one thing that scares me the most is that so few still care and no matter how far down we go, I'll still be here. BREAK DOWN! There was a time when we'd cast our differences aside. BREAK DOWN! But now it seems our differences collide. BREAK DOWN! We're fading fast and so few are willing to try. BREAK DOWN! It's up to us to BRING IT BACK! I'm holding on for something more, I'm not content with the way we treat each other. Are we so overwhelmed by who's on top that we forget our common interests? If we work together we can become strong again; BELIEVE! I'm hoping for more, I'm not holding my breath, but I'm still here, caught up between the lies and attacks dividing my peers. I try to relate, I try to relate but I can't find a way. We've got to push past, we've got to move forward and we'll see a better time, and honest time for you and me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Just Say Go!'s "Break Down" are a powerful call to action, urging listeners to come together and work toward a better future. The song begins with a sense of despair, with the band lamenting the fact that they are "falling at the seams" and losing touch with their community. Despite this, however, they remain committed to their cause, even in the face of apathy and opposition.

As the song progresses, the band calls for unity and for "differences to be cast aside", recognizing that their cause will only succeed if they are able to work together. They acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead, but remain resolute in their determination to push forward and create a better world.

Overall, the lyrics to "Break Down" are a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt powerless or disconnected from their community. They urge listeners to stand up for what they believe in, to work together, and to never give up hope.

Line by Line Meaning

BREAK DOWN!
The situation has become dire and urgent!

We're falling at the seams.
We are struggling and becoming fragmented.

Losing touch with our community,
We are becoming disconnected from the group we belong to.

fighting against the people that we used to call our "scene";
We are now struggling against those who were once part of our community.

the one thing that scares me the most is that so few still care
The lack of concern from others is causing the biggest fear.

and no matter how far down we go, I'll still be here.
The singer is committed to staying and pushing through the tough times.

There was a time when we'd cast our differences aside.
In the past, we were able to put our disagreements aside.

But now it seems our differences collide.
Currently, our differences are causing conflict.

We're fading fast and so few are willing to try.
We're losing momentum and few are willing to make an effort to change things.

It's up to us to BRING IT BACK!
We need to take action to restore our community.

I'm holding on for something more, I'm not content with the way we treat each other.
The singer desires more from the way we interact with each other and isn't satisfied with the current state.

Are we so overwhelmed by who's on top that we forget our common interests?
It's possible that we are too focused on power dynamics and forgetting the things we have in common.

If we work together we can become strong again; BELIEVE!
Working together can make us powerful again, it's worth believing in that possibility.

I'm hoping for more, I'm not holding my breath, but I'm still here, caught up between the lies and attacks dividing my peers.
The singer is optimistic but realistic about the situation and feels trapped between the negative forces that are dividing their group.

I try to relate, I try to relate but I can't find a way.
The singer is trying to connect with others but is struggling to do so.

We've got to push past, we've got to move forward and we'll see a better time, and honest time for you and me
We need to persevere and move forward in order to create a better and more truthful future for ourselves.

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